Buying a home in Istanbul? Let's talk it through first.
We're Emin and Zahit from ALTEX, an Istanbul real estate office since 2020. Tell us what you're looking for. We'll show you projects that fit and explain each step.
Emin Aydemir · Zahit Alan
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- In Istanbul real estate since 2020
- 402 projects listed with unit-by-unit details
Emin Aydemir
Founder · Real Estate Advisor
Languages:Turkish · English · Arabic
I'm Emin. I founded ALTEX in 2020. Depending on your situation, either Zahit or I will work with you directly. Buying a home in another country comes with a lot of questions, and I'd rather answer them before you sign than after. If something isn't verified yet, or it's a question for a lawyer, I'll tell you that too.
Zahit Alan
Partner · Real Estate Advisor
Languages:Turkish · English
I'm Zahit, a real estate advisor and partner at ALTEX. Most of my days are spent out in Istanbul's neighbourhoods, looking at buildings and talking to owners. If you're trying to choose between districts, I can tell you what a place is like on the ground, not just on the map.
Turkish citizenship
Citizenship through property investment
Türkiye can grant citizenship to foreign nationals who buy property above a minimum value set by law and keep it for the required period. The rules and thresholds change from time to time, so we check the current official conditions with you before any decision.
We do not label projects for citizenship. Each purchase is checked by the land registry and the authorities.
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How to avoid property scams in Istanbul: a 10-point checklist for foreign buyers
Before you pay anything in Istanbul, check three things yourself: that the agency holds a real estate trading authorisation certificate, that the seller owns or is authorised to sell the exact unit, and that every payment goes to a bank account in the seller's name against a written contract.
· 5 min read
Districts
Başakşehir, Istanbul: a district guide for foreign buyers (2026)
Başakşehir is a residential district on the European side of Istanbul, served by the M3 metro line, which connects at Kayaşehir Merkez with the M11 line to Istanbul Airport. The projects currently listed on investaltex.com in the district range from 1+1 apartments to 6+1 family homes.
· 3 min read
Buying process
How to buy an apartment in Istanbul as a foreigner (2026): the steps in order
Foreigners can buy an apartment in Istanbul in their own name, within limits set by Turkish law. The usual order is: choose the exact unit, get a Turkish tax number, check the title deed, sign the contract in the form the law requires, get a valuation report, pay through a bank and sign the official deed at the Land Registry office.
· 5 min read
Insights
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Here's what happens after you message us
Tell us what you need
Budget, location, timing, and whether citizenship is one of your goals.
Shortlist and visit
We prepare a shortlist and arrange visits, in person or by video call.
Purchase and title deed
We coordinate the reservation, the contract and the title deed steps with you.
Citizenship application
If you are applying, we guide you through the documents and the steps.
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Questions buyers ask us
Are the prices on the website final?
No. Prices and availability change, sometimes quickly. Use the website as a starting point, and confirm the current price with us before you plan anything.
Who will I be talking to?
One of us: Emin or Zahit, depending on what you need. Each of us has a WhatsApp button on the team cards, and whoever you message will reply to you directly. You can also e-mail us. We both speak Turkish and English, and Emin also speaks Arabic.
General information only — please confirm with your own lawyer before deciding.
A question about a project or citizenship?
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